Colin Towns, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Colin Towns

composer

Date of Birth: 13-May-1948

Place of Birth: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Profession: composer, pianist, bandleader, film score composer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Colin William Towns (born 13 May 1948 in West Ham, London) is an English composer and keyboardist.
He was noted as playing in bands formed by ex-Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, and later worked extensively in composing soundtracks for film, television and commercials.
Learning piano as a child, by the age of 13 he was earning money playing at weddings and birthdays in his neighbourhood of the East End of London.
He went on to play in numerous dance bands, jazz ensembles and also became a session musician.
His main musical passion is jazz and he has made several well-received albums together with his big band, the Mask Orchestra.
He has also founded an independent record label, Provocateur.